Breaking a Spell Odd Craft, Part 6.

"Breaking a Spell" by W. W. Jacobs is a funny short story where superstition takes center stage. It's about Joe Barlcomb, a man whose life seems to be going downhill fast, leading him to believe he's been cursed; his wife gets hurt, his kids get sick, and even his pig dies. Convinced witchcraft is at play, Joe seeks help from Mrs. Prince, a so-called "white witch," who gives him strange advice involving ha'pennies to find the person who wants him harm. Joe's attempts to uncover his supposed enemy lead to a series of comical missteps, creating chaos and making him the laughingstock of the town as his plan hilariously backfires, highlighting the silliness of his fears and the peculiar beliefs surrounding witchcraft.